Mobility in Motion supports spinal cord charity’s 100th English Channel crossing fundraiser
Vehicle adaptations and driving aids supplier Mobility in Motion is sponsoring a milestone swim across the English Channel which is raising money for spinal cord injuries.
Aspire, a charity supporting people with a spinal cord injury, is celebrating its 100th relay swim across the Channel on Sunday 4th August. The milestone swim will highlight its extensive contributions to spinal cord injury support in the UK.
In the intervening years since 2009, the charity has successfully guided 95 teams across the channel crossings, raising over £3.5 million. Teams of six are encouraged to fundraise before taking on one of the world’s toughest open-water swimming challenges in support of the cause. The Relay Channel Swim remains the most challenging of the many swimming events that Aspire has been organising for over 20 years.
Mobility in Motion is sponsoring this year’s boat to mark the milestone, saving Aspire £3,500 in costs that will instead go directly to funding the charity’s services and programmes.
Matt Fieldhouse, Managing Director at Mobility in Motion, said: “We are delighted to support Aspire’s incredible milestone. Our contribution allows more resources to be directed towards their essential programmes, making a real difference in the lives of those with spinal cord injuries. Being part of this landmark event aids in our mission to enhance mobility and independence for people with disabilities.”
Paul Parrish, Director of Fundraising and Marketing for Aspire, said: “Reaching our 100th Channel crossing is a testament to the dedication of our swimmers and supporters.
“Every single swimmer who has taken part in our swim programme over the last 20 years should be proud of their achievements and of the profound difference they have made to the lives of people with spinal cord injury.
“Each swim represents a step forward in providing critical services and programs that empower individuals to regain independence and lead fulfilling lives.
“The funds raised over the last two decades have done so much for so many and we hope this continues for many more to come. We want to thank the team at Mobility in Motion for supporting our 100th crossing and underwriting the cost of the pilot boat. It will make this crossing not just symbolic but financially practical in helping people with Spinal Cord Injury ”
One member of Aspire’s original Channel Relay team of 2009, Eleanor Reddington, will be joining Team Llama to swim the 100th channel crossing and mark the occasion. She will be joined by five others who have also previously swam the Channel in an Aspire relay team. Eleanor has set up a JustGiving page to add to the funds that she has already raised for Aspire.
Recently, Mobility in Motion announced that it had collaborated with manufacturers Brig-Ayd and Autochair to develop a universal boot hoist for users with limited mobility.
